Exercise capacity of cirrhotic patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome

Introduction. Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is characterized by a clinical triad of liver disease and/or portal hypertension, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation and abnormal arterial oxygenation. These condi-tions can worsen muscle strength, exercise capacity and functionality in the affected population. Objec-tive. The objective of this study was to compare exercise capacity, functional condition and respiratory muscle strength in cirrhotic patients diagnosed with HPS and cirrhotic patients without this diagnosis. Ma